News Roundup

New issue of The Collagist and they are having a flash fiction contest, judged by Kim Chinquee.

The September issue of PANK is up.

The Man Booker shortlist. And commentary.

James Patterson signed a 17-book deal with Hachette. He signed a deal for 17 books. Really??? The deal takes him through 2012, so that’s like a book a minute. Looking forward to those masterpieces. Also, why Patterson is worth 150 million dollars.

Dalkey Archive has an intriguing new fellowship program.

The Decameron Annual is looking for submissions.

Haha Clever is live.

On a book of poems versus a poetry book.

Which writers deserve their own academic conference?

A library without books? Good look with that.

A clear sign of the apocalypse.

Interesting new lit blog.

Yet another blog for a book.

Self-marketing for writers.

Poetic advice.

Writing about not writing.

An amazing, rich sound archive. Some pointers on where to look first here.

Tin House is celebrating their tenth anniversary. Enjoy some video of the festivities.

Gigantic has an awesome new website.

If you’re a writer in the UK, you could win a $25,000 prize only the $=$$$terling.

Hobart is looking for an intern.

Great interview with contributors BJ Hollars and Brendan Todt.

Stephen Elliott assesses his use of social networking to promote The Adderall Diaries.

Poet Jim Carroll has passed away.

It cannot be said enough. Nobody puts baby in the corner. Patrick Swayze has passed away and it is a sad, sad day. Barrelhouse has posted the archive of answers to the Swayze Question, to help us through our grief.